THE
LETTER THAT CHANGED
MY LIFE
During a trip to New York in March 2001 with my kids
Stephanie, then 13, and Nicholas, then 9, they noticed a difference in me.
I wasn't the happy-go-lucky father they were used to. A couple of days after
we returned, I found "I love you" notes from my son all over my
home and a four-page letter from my daughter under my pillow.
Here's a summary of Stephanie's letter:
dearest father,
I am writing you a letter to tell you things I don't get a chance to say
very often.
...you're the best father/restaurant owner/spiritual
leader I know...you mean so much to me without you I don't think life would
be the same...everything will work out...don't give up on your dreams!!!
...you will be an inspirational/motivating speaker you already are to the
most of us. You've changed so many lives helped so many people ":)"
...You've taught me lessons that my peers
or friends won't even hear about your role model your everything to
me dad without you I'd be lost I turn to you for everything you like
a mentor/best friend/dad all in one to me & (nick) your perfect
in every way. I strive to be more like you everyday.
You always tell me I picked you as a father
well if it is true I won the fricking lottery up there...We are very
lucky and grateful... We will be just fine don't worry. I love you.
I am sorry I don't phone you so often. I will definitely try harder
Just
always remember when you down you have two people (me & Nick)
that care about you (&mom) more than life itself!!! ;) I love
you sooooooo much.
As you can imagine, I cried and cried
that night. But within two weeks, I put the restaurant up for sale
and the closing date was two months later. My passion for it was gone.
Stephanie and Nicholas inspired me to follow my
destiny. And that's how Corporate Philosopher was born.
If you'd like to read Stephanie's letter in its entirety, I'd be happy
to share it with you. Please contact
me.
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